The Long and Organized Road to V2V Adoption
Earlier this week, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a recommendation that standards be set for Vehicle to Vehicle Communication systems, the thought being that the widespread adoption of the technology would help to eliminate numerous accidents which take place at intersections. Prompted by that conclusion, a new report takes a look at these systems… read more
Don’t Let a Pet Distract You From Safe Driving
Many people elect to take their pets with them for a trip in a vehicle on a regular basis, and if you fall into this category, it’s imperative that you do what you can to ensure the safety of your animal and in turn yourself. With recent research out of the University of Alabama-Birmingham revealing… read more
In Hayward, California, The Bike Racks Are Themselves Bikes
The city of Hayward, California is attempting to drum up awareness about the importance of cycling safety through the usage of cleverly shaped bike racks. Whereas most racks are simple rows of metal attached to a frame, the new Foothill Boulevard racks are actually in the shape of a bike. The racks were the idea… read more
Drone Sign Maker Comes Forward as CHP Investigation Continues
Not long ago, we related information about how signage warning motorists in Northern California about speeding being monitored by drones was taken down by the California Highway Patrol. The signs were illegal and some even thought they could create a distraction for drivers. Now, the person behind those signs has come forward. The Napa conceptual… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Recall of 2,200 Johnny G. Krankcycles By Matrix
The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Johnny G. Krankcycle by Matrix workout equipment. 2,200 or so of the products are being recalled, and they were made available to regular consumers, gyms, rehab facilities, and similar venues between January 2008 and January 2012. The seat on the equipment… read more
Report Examines How The Royals Got Car Seat Safety Wrong
One story that news outlets have been following with a microscope is the birth of the Royal Baby, and one particular piece of footage caught the attention of safety advocates. When the royal family left the hospital, the baby was strapped in to a car seat and secured to the vehicle. But some safety-conscious citizens… read more
Tips on Safely Riding To Work On Your Bicycle
Many people will seek to take advantage of beautiful summer weather by cycling to and from work. The problem is that it can get pretty hot in Southern California, and persons who don’t steadily work up to the length of their route could find themselves becoming exhausted and maybe even falling off of their bikes… read more
No Reported Injuries Following Gulf Rig Gas Rupture and Collapse
After a rupture and a fire on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico (an incident that rings all too familiar for that area), the rig itself has partially collapsed. As of yesterday, responders were attempting to get the situation under control and figure out what went wrong. The rig in question was not used… read more
In Terms of Safety, Cities Win Out Over Rural Environments
Generally speaking, common sense has long dictated that rural areas and small towns are more dangerous than larger cities. Many people will actually elect to stay away from heavily urban areas, worried about the potential for automobile accidents and assorted crimes. But new research turns that common way of thinking on its head, explaining that… read more
Shade Brigade Seeks to Protect Seniors in Bakersfield and Elsewhere
In California and in numerous other areas across the country, Emeritus Senior Living will be taking part in an initiative known as the Shade Brigade. The effort will find Emeritus employees in the city of Bakersfield and elsewhere visiting the residences of seniors to provide water, a safety check, and education on the dangers of… read more
CHP Uses RADIATES Operation to Crack Down on Aggressive Drivers
$100,000 has been provided to the Coastal Division of the California Highway Patrol in order to take part in an operation known as Reduce Aggressive Driving Incidents and Tactically Enforce Speed, or RADIATES. As a result, the San Luis Obispo area and other environs will see increased patrols keeping a close eye on drivers whose… read more
Fire Threat Leads to Recall of 107,000 Soleil Portable Fan Heaters
The Atlanta, Georgia-based Home Depot has announced the recall of 107,000 Soleil portable fan heaters only sold by Home Depot itself between last September and this past May all across the country. These fans, which are 1500 watts and have LH-707 as their model number, can see melting of the plastic housing take place. Once… read more
